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Chicago Fire have failed to set the league alight so far, and a visit from a strong Seattle side is far from what they need right now, but with Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins missing for the visitors they will see it as a chance to pick up three points.

However, with no win in five, the Fire are in a bad patch of form that suggests Seattle will be favourites.

Team News

Chicago Fire will be without Shaun Maloney and Jeff Larentowicz through injury. David Accam is a doubt with a hamstring strain and may not feature. Joevin Jones is away on international duty.

Seattle Sounders are missing keeper’ Stefan Frei and Obafemi Martins through injury and Andres Correa is a doubt for the clash. Brad Evans, Clint Dempsey and Marco Pappa are all away at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Key Points

Chicago Fire’s last five in MLS: L/L/L/L/D

Seattle Sounders’ last five in MLS: W/L/L/L/W

Key Stat: Chicago Fire have never beaten Seattle Sounders when playing at home.

Key Player: Harry Shipp – Young, creative midfielder, Shipp has been a revelation since joining the Fire and will be the pinnacle if the Fire are to win.